Network
Network
Release: 1976-11-27·Runtime: 122m·★ 7.8
Drama
When veteran anchorman Howard Beale is forced to retire his 25-year post because of his age, he announces to viewers that he will kill himself during his farewell broadcast. Network executives rethink their decision when his fanatical tirade results in a spike in ratings.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
United Artists
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Robert Duvallas Frank Hackett
Arthur Burghardtas Great Ahmed Kahn
Cindy Groveras Caroline Schumacher
Ken Kerchevalas Merrill Grant
Pirie MacDonaldas Herb Thackeray
Lane Smithas Robert McDonough
Kenneth Kimminsas Associate Producer
Marlene Warfieldas Laureen Hobbs
Lee Richardsonas Narrator (voice)
Andrew Duncanas Agent (uncredited)
Walter Cronkiteas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
David Susskindas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Wesley Addyas Nelson Chaney
Bill Burrowsas TV Director
Jordan Charneyas Harry Hunter
Gene Grossas Milton K. Steinman
Paul Jenkinsas TV Stage Manager
Michael Tuckeras Man at Desk (uncredited)
Michael Lombardas Willie Stein
Roy Pooleas Sam Haywood
William Princeas Edward George Ruddy
John Chancelloras Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Peter Finchas Howard Beale
Beatrice Straightas Louise Schumacher
Kathy Cronkiteas Mary Ann Gifford
Conchata Ferrellas Barbara Schlesinger
Ned Beattyas Arthur Jensen
Stanley Groveras Jack Snowden
Darryl Hickmanas Bill Herron
Faye Dunawayas Diana Christensen
Sasha von Scherleras Helen Miggs
John Gabrielas TV Anchor Reporting Beale's Suicide Threat (uncredited)
Raymond Martinoas Window Person (uncredited)
Betty Fordas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Gerald Fordas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ted Sorelas Giannini
Fred Stuthmanas Mosaic Figure
Lance Henriksenas Network Lawyer at Khan's Place (uncredited)
William Holdenas Max SchumacherCrew
" />Theoni V. AldredgeCostume Design
" />Paddy ChayefskyWriter
" />Owen RoizmanDirector of Photography
" />Sidney LumetDirector
" />Elliot LawrenceOriginal Music Composer, Conductor
" />Alan HeimEditor
" />Ralph S. SingletonSecond Assistant Director
" />Juliet TaylorCasting
" />William F. ReynoldsSet Dresser